New Deadlock update: Calico nerfed, Sinclair reworked

Deadlock's February Update: Minor Tweaks, Major Impacts

Valve continues its steady stream of Deadlock updates, this time focusing on targeted adjustments to four heroes and several items. This small but significant patch marks the fifth update of 2025.

Calico suffered substantial nerfs. Her Return to Shadows ability received a ten-second cooldown increase, with 20% of its speed bonus shifted to tier 2. Additionally, the damage output of her tier 2 Leaping Slash was reduced.

Sinclair received a visual overhaul with updated sounds and animations. More notably, his Rabbit Hex ability has been transformed into an area-of-effect (AoE) attack. Holliday and Wraith also experienced nerfs, though specifics weren't detailed.

Item adjustments include a reduction in stacks for Ammo Scavenger, removing its health bonus. Extra Stamina and Restorative Shot no longer offer Fire Rate and Weapon Damage boosts, respectively.

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Valve has adopted a flexible update strategy, abandoning a fixed patch schedule in favor of releasing updates as needed. This February update exemplifies this new approach.